Town hall meeting Tuesday on fire tax

MAGALIA — A town hall meeting on the state "fire tax" is planned 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Upper Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, DeSabla Hall, Station 31, 15264 Skyway.

Assembly Bill X1 29 established a new annual fire tax or fee of $150 on property owners located within the State Responsibility Area.

State Sen. Jim Nielsen, R-Gerber, will inform residents of pending legislation on the repeal of the tax. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Richvale, will provide a federal perspective, while Butte County Supervisor Doug Teeter will provide a local angle.

A representative from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association will also be in attendance to give a status report regarding its lawsuit to overturn the charge.